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TOM WIEBE

Lake Country ,British Columbia

Summary

Highly trained heavy equipment technician able to troubleshoot malfunctions, plan and execute major
machine rebuilds, remove broken components and install new parts with speed and accuracy.
Team-minded, reliable and dedicated to supporting company and customer needs. Competent in
using all applicable tools, instruments and equipment necessary to perform repair and maintenance
services.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Team Lead

CNRL
04.2022 - Current

As part of the management team I provide day-to-day supervision of activities of fleet maintenance and repair; plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of a diverse workforce; develop and revise work processes; establish work schedules; provide or coordinate staff training; manage performance and work with staff to correct deficiencies.

Lead Hand Heavy Equipment Technician

Canadian Natural Resources Limited
02.2019 - 04.2022

Responsible for the correct trouble shooting and repairs of CNRL's haul truck fleet, In particular their Caterpillar off road Haulers such as 797B/F, 793D,789D,785D, 777C, 777 Water Utility truck, Euclid, Komatsu 930E, Liebherr T-284 . Provided preventative maintenance, Machine overhaul, Complete testing and commission of units. Machine conversions, Running repairs, Electrical & Hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs. Completed component C/O and Machine mid life rebuilds on several models within the fleet.


Currently as a full time lead hand (B Crew Truck Shop) I assist Supervisors/Foreman as needed in the planning and execution of the day to day work load in the truck shop and provide necessary vacation coverage in a team lead capacity.

Heavy Equipment Technician

Canadian Natural Resources Limited
08.2017 - 02.2019

Shop tech in CNRL's electric truck fleet shop. Responsible for the correct diagnosing, Machine overhaul, Complete testing and commission of units.Running repairs, Electrical & Hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs. Complete component C/O and Machine mid life rebuilds on Komatsu 930 and Leibherr T-284 trucks.

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Vancouver city ports Longshoreman's
02.2015 - 08.2016

Provided hydraulic & electrical troubleshooting and the day to day running repairs on a variety of dock equipment such as Cargo trailer haulers, shipping container fork lifts & smaller CAT lift trucks.

Heavy Duty Mechanic

BC Ferries
05.2014 - 08.2016

Responsibilities include troubleshooting issues within the fleet. Repairing break downs, the running repairs of vessels on their respective runs & complete engine overhauls and surveying abiding by all transport Canada regulations on various makes such as Caterpillar, John Deere, MAK, MTU, Mitsubishi & Mirlees engines

Pump and motor alignments.

Clutch/Shaft & propulsion repairs.

Generator set installations & troubleshooting

Heavy Equipment Technician

Finning on CNRL site
06.2012 - 05.2014

Responsible for the correct trouble shooting and repairs of CNRL's haul trucks & support equipment, In particular their Caterpillar off road Haulers such as 797B/F, 793D,789D,785D, 777C. Provided preventative maintenance, Machine overhaul, Complete testing and commission of units. Machine conversions, Running repairs, Electrical & Hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs. Completed component C/O and Machine mid life rebuilds on several models within CNRL’s fleet and always provided high quality work as a Finning field warranty technician.

Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice/Journeymen

Finning Mildred Lake
04.2008 - 06.2012

Starting in new equipment prep I was able to gain extensive knowledge on the assembly, commissioning and testing on various models of CAT Off Road equipment, from there I moved into component and machine rebuild areas of the shop where I was able to further my understanding and knowledge of Caterpillar Off road haulers and support equipment.

Laborer/Apprentice

Finning Mildred Lake
10.2006 - 04.2008

Performed duties as required such as machine steaming & job preparation, component prep, machine servicing & painting, assisting journeymen, The running of equipment for shop and yard maintenance.

Education

Red Seal Off Road Heavy Equipment Technician -

Keyano College Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray, Alberta
2012

Recreational Scuba Diving Instructor -

Diving Dynamics
Kelowna, BC
2003

High School Diploma -

George Elliot Secondary
Lake Country, British Columbia
2002

Skills

  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment
  • Excellent electrical & hydraulic troubleshooting skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Experience with schematic reading
  • Skilled in Failure Analysis & Fault finding
  • Maintenance planning and machine refit work plans
  • Skilled with Caterpillar operating systems SIS, ET , VIMS, ADVISOR programs
  • Crane and rigging experience
  • Equipment & component rebuild experience
  • Engine troubleshooting and overhaul experience
  • Problem solver, Team builder & experienced mentor
  • Proficient with Microsoft office package
  • Exceptional attention to detail

Affiliations


Availlable upon request

Timeline

Shift Team Lead

CNRL
04.2022 - Current

Lead Hand Heavy Equipment Technician

Canadian Natural Resources Limited
02.2019 - 04.2022

Heavy Equipment Technician

Canadian Natural Resources Limited
08.2017 - 02.2019

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Vancouver city ports Longshoreman's
02.2015 - 08.2016

Heavy Duty Mechanic

BC Ferries
05.2014 - 08.2016

Heavy Equipment Technician

Finning on CNRL site
06.2012 - 05.2014

Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice/Journeymen

Finning Mildred Lake
04.2008 - 06.2012

Laborer/Apprentice

Finning Mildred Lake
10.2006 - 04.2008

Recreational Scuba Diving Instructor -

Diving Dynamics

High School Diploma -

George Elliot Secondary

Red Seal Off Road Heavy Equipment Technician -

Keyano College Fort McMurray
TOM WIEBE